15 Dolphin and Snorkeling Trips in Egypt Worth Flying For

1.3 Islands, Dolphins & Snorkel Yacht Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,609 reviews · 8 hours · from $47Our pick

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour yacht trip from Hurghada to Orange Bay, Giftun, and Magawish. You get two snorkeling stops, dolphin watching, breakfast, seafood lunch, fruit, and unlimited drinks. Guides such as Ahmed, Ashraf, Talal, and Sabry help swimmers of different abilities. Bring warm clothes in winter, as wind can make the boat feel cold.

“I loved the snorkelling and how interactive the hosts were! Each island we visited everyone was friendly and helped with any issues”

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2.Speedboat Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,141 reviews · from $40

You’ll ride a fast speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and snorkeling guide, search for wild dolphins, visit two or three reef sites, and stop at a sandy island or shallow sandbank. Lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, hotel transfers, and an optional five-minute parasail flight are included.

“Fantastic experience. Captain Karim & Ahmed couldn’t do enough for us. Thank you both for the perfect end to our trip to Egypt!! 🌟🌟🌟”

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3.Dolphin Watching Boat Tour with Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,819 reviews · from $25

Join Mido and the crew from Hurghada’s Public Beach Number 9 for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea boat trip. Look for wild dolphins, snorkel at two coral reefs, eat lunch on board, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. Dolphin sightings are not guaranteed, but guides work hard to find them.

“I really enjoyed everything , snorkeling was a lot of fun , the guide was fun and helpful , always looking for everybody , the lunch was also good.Great experience , would recommend to everyone 😁❤️”

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4.6 Islands Tour with Dolphin Watching & Snorkelling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,624 reviews · 8 hours · from $51

Join Go Shalabi for an eight-hour Hurghada speedboat trip with three snorkeling stops, a shipwreck, Giftun National Park, Orange Bay, Magawish, Nemo Bay, and Juzur Abu Monqar. Guides such as Basil, Omar, and Fatih are known for helping nervous swimmers. Dolphins are possible, but never guaranteed. Lunch and parasailing cost extra.

“Absolutely amazing day out. We had Bazel and he made it so enjoyable and memorable. We was super impressed by his finding of the best spot to snorkel, including the ship wreck! I would recommend this trip to anyone who is thinking about doing it.”

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5.Swimming with Dolphin VIP Snorkeling Sea Trip With Lunch and Transfer – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,104 reviews · from $9

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with Delight Trips, cruising to Dolphin House for guided snorkeling, reef stops, lunch, refreshments, and water sports. Mustafa is praised for helping nervous beginners, while Abdallah handles guest arrangements. Dolphins are possible but never guaranteed, and some fees and distant transfers cost extra.

“Swimming with Dolphins and Snorkeling – Hurghada The Tour Operator: The tour operator provided an excellent experience. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, helpful, and clear in their communication, creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere on the boat. They played music during the trip, which added to the vibe, and importantly, they were never pushy—unlike other tours, they didn’t even ask for a review. The food onboard was decent (nothing fancy, but it was nice that you could take as much as you wanted). Additionally, the pickup and drop-off process was seamless and well-organized. The Activity: Unfortunately, we had some bad luck with the weather—it was very windy with lots…”

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6.ROYAL Dolphin House & Water Sports Snorkeling Sea Trip – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 575 reviews · from $10Top rated

Cruise from Hurghada to the Dolphin House reserve for up to eight hours of dolphin watching, guided snorkeling, coral reefs, lunch, and water activities. Hotel pickup, equipment, and refreshments are included. Dolphin sightings are possible but not guaranteed, and a €5 national park fee is paid in cash.

“We had an amazing day, we we able to swim with dolphins and see them many times. The snorkeling was very nice although a bit rushed at times and it could have been better to give more freedom to the experience swimmers. Eslam took great care of us and he was a star during the whole experience. Shukran habibi! I wholeheartedly recomment the day out.”

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7.Dolphin & Coral Reef Snorkeling Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 524 reviews · from $29

Spend 6 to 7 hours on the Red Sea with dolphin watching, two guided snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and a banana or sofa boat ride. Guides such as Walid, Mustafa, Rawy, Mohammed, and Toty are praised for clear instruction and friendly help. Bring a towel, sun cover, and patience: dolphins are wild, and departure can run late.

“Really good experience, my first time snorkelling, I loved it! Also we got to see the dolphins bonus!”

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8.3-Island Speedboat, Dolphin Watching & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 426 reviews · 7 hours

You’ll ride a private speedboat from Hurghada with a captain and English-speaking guide, stopping at two reef sites, Orange Bay, Magawish Island, and Abu Monkar sandbank. Dolphin sightings are possible, with an 80% stated chance. Expect fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, shade, and a lively day on the water.

“the tour was great and the guides were both fantastic. I wish we could have had longer time snorkeling and visiting abu mongar.”

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9.PRIVATE! | 4-hour Speed Boat Trip | Swim With Dolphins, Snorkeling & Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 341 reviews

From Hurghada Marina, take a private speedboat with a captain and snorkeling guide to Red Sea reefs, dolphin areas, and a shallow island stop. You may snorkel at Carless Reef or Omo Gamaar, visit the Giftun Islands, and swim near dolphins in open water. Guides such as Islam, Mohammed, and Said have helped beginners and children feel at ease.

“Captain Islam was fantastic! He made us feel safe as beginner swimmers and like we were on a real adventure! He held my hand until I was comfortable to swim across the coral reef by myself and saw the most beautiful and colorful fish! The highlight of the trip were the dolphins that greeted us in the spot he predicted! A whole family jumping, twisting and waving their fins! This is a memory I will savor for the rest of my life! I highly recommend!”

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10.Dolphin Cruise with Snorkeling & Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · from $26

Set out from Public Beach Number 9 in Hurghada for a 6 to 7 hour Red Sea cruise with FTS Travels. You will search for wild dolphins, snorkel at two reef sites with provided gear, enjoy a buffet lunch and soft drinks, and try the banana boat and sofa boat. Sightings are not guaranteed, and some boats may feel busy.

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11.Dolphin House & 2 stops Snorkeling Ultimate Adventure – Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 156 reviews · from $14

You’ll spend about eight hours on a boat from Hurghada, visiting Dolphin House and two guided snorkeling sites. Equipment, lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, banana boat rides, and sofa rides are included. Dolphins live in the area, but swimming beside them is not guaranteed. A €5 national park fee is paid in cash.

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12.Dolphin tour & banana boat fun with snorkeling from Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · from $20

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea with hotel pickup, a boat ride to Dolphinhouse, two or three snorkeling stops, lunch, soft drinks, and possible banana boat or sofa rides. Dolphin sightings are estimated at about 90 percent, but wildlife and water activities depend on weather. Groups are limited to 20 people.

“Es war mein erstes Mal Schnorcheln. Es gab zwar keine Einführung dazu, aber man kam damit ziemlich schnell zurecht. Man hat viel Leben in den Riffen gesehen. Delphine sind auch an unserem Tag unterwegs gewesen und konnten gut beoRead more”

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13.Dolphin House Snorkeling,Water Sports, Lunch & Transfer- Hurghada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · from $5

Spend about eight hours on the Red Sea from Hurghada, with two guided snorkeling stops at Dolphin House and coral reefs, dolphin sightings, speedboat water sports, lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers. A professional snorkeling guide leads the water sessions, while groups can include up to 40 people.

“Very good trip. Friendly team, good food, nice snorkleing spots (but it would be better if we could have spend more time in the second one), and funny water ativity”

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14.Sataya Dolphin House Snorkel Trip – Marsa Alam

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 108 reviews · from $92

Set out early from Marsa Alam for the two-hour boat ride to Sataya Reef, where spinner dolphins often gather. A guide provides equipment and safety instructions before two snorkeling stops, followed by lunch, soft drinks, coffee, and tea on board. Dolphins are wild, so sightings and close encounters are never guaranteed. Ahmed, Sassa, and Mustapha are among the Marsa Waves team members praised for attentive service.

“Nous avons fait 3 excursions avec Marsa Waves et franchement ce ne fut que du bonheur !! Une équipe adorable, aux petits soins et hyper professionnelle. Organisation impeccable, plongée snorkeling très sécurisée avec un guide à chaque fois et plein de petites attentions qui font que vous passez un moment inoubliable 🤩🥰 Nous avons eu la chance de trouver le Dugong de la baie et de nager avec lui, c’était tellement émouvant !! Encore merci à Ahmed, Sassa et Mustapha 🤗 Quant à la sortie à Sataya Reef, encore une journée extraordinaire à tous points de vue 🤗♥️ pouvoir nager avec des dauphins, un rêve !! Et la encore, une…”

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15.El Gouna Lagoon, Diving with Dolphin, Snorkeling & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 100 reviews · from $56

Cruise El Gouna’s calm lagoons, then head into the Red Sea for snorkeling or a beginner scuba session near wild dolphins. A PADI instructor, equipment, hotel transfers, buffet lunch, drinks, and snacks are included. Dolphin encounters are possible but never guaranteed, and some outings only spot them from the boat.

“A great trip - we also saw dolphins. Snorkeling spots could've been better. But still saw a lot of fish, etc. Diving was also great to have this opportunity offered We got a great briefing and everyone did their own round with the diving instructor. The food was awesome. The crew was great. Also an unforgettable day. Thanks”

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